After the incident where Seto had to reprimand Kisara, Seto had finished the royal court he was conducting then had woken Mokuba from his nap. Mokuba then asked Varon to take him into town. Mokuba had been lucky his friend had stayed after school for tutoring and to play with some of his friends. Mokuba had wanted to invite him over then but felt that it was too late so he invited him to come today since it was Saturday. Mokuba was thrilled when his friend had agreed.

Mokuba anxiously waited in the front courtyard for his friend to show up. He was excited; he never thought that he'd actually make a friend on his own. He wondered if Muran would teach him a game other than tag and hide-n-go-seek. He remembered at Nosaka's house he'd heard some of the other kids mention games like red rover and dodge ball but Rex was never interested in playing any of the games any of the kids mentioned and always said how much he hated dodge ball.

"Hey Mokuba."

Mokuba turned around and smiled seeing his new friend. "Hi, M-Muran."

"Who's the old guy?"

Mokuba looked to see who he was talking about. He giggled slightly seeing the look on Varon's face. "This is Varon. He w-was my brother's g-guard."

"Was? Where's your brother now?"

"H-he left. He s-said he had to l-leave."

"Yeah, my folks told me that just before they divorced."

"B-but I thought you s-said you lived w-with your parents." Mokuba said not understanding what a divorce was.

"My mother and stepfather. I love my stepfather a lot. I haven't seen my real dad in years. So where are your parents?"

Mokuba wasn't really sure how to answer that. Actually, he didn't know what happened to Seto's father. He never thought to ask. He looked at Varon.

"They are both dead, sadly. His brothers are his guardians." Varon said.

"Wow it must be weird not to have your parents around." Muran said.

Mokuba wanted to change the subject since his stepmother was the only mother he knew and didn't like her. He barley remembered his stepfather. But he wasn't sure what to change it too.

Varon decided to help Mokuba out. "Perhaps we should go out back to the gardens."

Mokuba was very thankful that Varon was there. They went to the gardens and Mokuba's eyes went wide seeing the swings and slide. He knew that they were working on something over there but he wasn't sure what. He couldn't believe his brothers had that built for him.

The two friends played for a while and where swinging when Muran spotted someone. "Mokuba look."

Mokuba looked but didn't see anything of any interest except Seto was in his official royal outfit, with his crown and everything. Mokuba figured he must be on business since Seto hated wearing the outfit and crown just to show off. He preferred normal formal wear. He never even wore the crown to royal court.

But then remembered he had promised to introduce Seto to his friend. Mokuba jumped off his swing and grabbed his friend's hand. "Come on." Mokuba said dragging his friend towards where Seto was standing talking to someone.

"What are you crazy?"

Mokuba stopped and looked at him. "I p-promised my brother I'd l-let him m-meet you."

When it seemed obvious to Mokuba that his friend was just going to stand there and stare Mokuba got frustrated and left him there. He walked over to where his brother was and motioned for his friend to come over. But he just stood there.

Seto turned and wasn't watching where he was going and ran into Mokuba. "Oh I'm sorry kiddo, I didn't see you there; watch were you stand next time, let me know you're there." Seto said giving him a small hug rubbing his back.

"I'm s-sorry big brother." Mokuba said hugging back.

"No harm done as long as you're okay."

Mokuba smiled up at him, "I'm okay big brother."

"Was there something you wanted?"

"Y-you s-said you wanted to meet my friend. He's here now."

"Oh, where is he?"

"H-he's over there. He won't come over here."

Seto took the boy's hand, "Then let's go to him."

Muran bowed the moment Seto was in front of him. "You may rise."

"I-it's an honor to meet you, my parents have been going to royal court for years but never mange to get up and out soon enough to get close enough to meet you."

"Why don't you call them when you're ready to leave, to come pick you up and we can meet and talk."

"Really sir, they'd be honored."

Mokuba then much to Muran's surprised hugged Seto tightly. "T-thank you for the swings."

Seto put one arm around him and stroked his hair with the other, "You're very welcome Mokuba. Yami drew up the plans but I thought since you liked the gardens you'd like it here."

"I d-do its great. Muran even taught me how to swing."

Seto smiled. It always amazed him how something simple excited the boy.

Muran was still staring at Mokuba not believing he was being so open and having the courage to hug the king like that. He had just gotten over the shock of seeing the king hug him, yeah sure Mokuba had hugged back but it wasn't as strong as the current one. He couldn't understand why.

"My king we must be going if we are to complete the tour of the grounds." A man said.

Seto sighed he wished he could stay and watch Mokuba play for while. Seto squeezed the boy and kissed his head. "You be good. Run along and play."

"Okay big b-brother." Mokuba said grabbing Muran's hand and running back to the swings.

Muran was stunned. He had gotten the impression that the king and Mokuba were close and Mokuba did say it was his brother that wanted to meet him but the fact that it was the king that was his brother was a shock.

As Seto watched Mokuba play he couldn't help but start thinking. 'Obviously that witch that Yami hired will not be able to help him with his stuttering. I'm seriously going to look into someone new and someone to help with his stuttering. He's getting better. When we met, he used to stutter a lot more. The only time I've caught him stuttering like crazy is when he's upset.'

"Arthur, you became my father's advisor after his old one Sieg Lloyd died of a heart-attack."

"That's correct sir."

"Good, then you will know what to look for."

"Look for sir?"

"Yes, I need you to look for a more suitable tutor for Mokuba and one that will help with his stuttering. If it has to be two different people fine, I don't care. But that woman Yami hired is only going to hurt his progress rather than help it."

"Yes sir."

Muran's parents were more than thrilled to not only meet the king but to find out that their kid is friend's with his brother, Muran had trouble accepting it himself. His parents had been seriously looking for someplace to finally settle down and now they felt they had found that place.

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Yami meanwhile had finally arrived at Master Dartz place.

"Oh, welcome Master Atemu, we've been expecting you." Krystyn said shutting the door. "Is something wrong?"

"I had another vision but this told me my family chose to forget me."

"Well you know that doesn't mean that that's the true future."

"What do you mean?"

"Grandfather said your brother also had a vision once, did it come true?"

Yami's eyes went wide remembering Seto's dream. "That's right he said it all looked and felt so real that he couldn't believe it was truly a dream."

"Exactly, it's like your last one, it's a warning, that you have to be careful and watch your step. That vision may become a reality. Both were guides to tell you what might be. Only you can decide."

"Decide what?"

"Decide if you are willing to accept these dreams as reality or forge ahead and make your own path." Master Dartz said appearing in the room. "That dream will only become a reality if you allow them too."

"So, I can still change it, I can make my own future."

"Perhaps if you are strong enough." Dartz said.

"When do I learn of this great evil?"

"In due time; Krystyn show our new guest to his room then bring him to the arena to begin."

"Grandfather he's been traveling; allow him some time to rest."

"He can rest when he returns to his old life, if he returns." Dartz said leaving.

"What does he mean if?"

"Grandfather is getting on in years and is looking for someone to take over when he's gone. I think he'd prefer to pass it to you. I believe he was disappointed that my parents didn't have a boy. Come on this way."

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Yugi ran to Joey. "Joey you have to help me."

"Sure Yugi what do you need?"

"This football coach wants me to heal his entire team!"

"What's so wrong about that? This is your chance to prove yourself."

"Joey they are all bigger and taller than you! I'll never have the strength heal them all."

"What do you want from me?"

"I know it's a lot to ask; but, would you help me?"

"How can I do that?"

"Lend me your strength. Please Joey, I really need help!"

"I'm not too sure this will work out but sure I'll help you."

"Thank you Joey, you're a life saver."

"That's what friends are for after all."